Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor

[@stephenfletcher7567]

I am 77 now yet I remember this song as the first song in my highschool choir. It has, and will be, embedded in me my entire life.

[@virginiabiniek3950]

I also sang this in high school and still remember it well

[@charleskesner1302]

Should be our National Anthem. Now more than ever.

[@kbencsik1]

This is the version we sang in grade school, back in the 60's when we cared about others.

[@donnaswan347]

Yes....we did too.

[@mercedesrene9021]

ah yes back in the 60’s you cared so much about people that racism was such a prominent thing.

[@donnaswan347]

@@mercedesrene9021 Actually, yes...many of us did. That doesn't mean that the entire country and government did. It was a time when the people of America were just waking up to the need for the Civil Rights Movement. Thank God. But, I think what Kathy was referring to was the songs we were taught in music class that focused on topics like the immigrants coming to America. I can only imagine the joy in their hearts to see that great statue, knowing they were starting a new life in America. The words at the base of the Statue of Liberty must have really stirred their souls (if they were able to read them). My ancestors came over by the ship from Europe and passed the statue of liberty.

[@KansasFirefly]

Bravo! This is the America that I love!

[@nedraleggett5507]

I sang that song many years ago in my high school choir. I still remember my part too. But I don't think we sounded this good. Beautiful song.

[@beckybiehl7322]

Same here!

[@betteurbain7911]

Me three!

[@deborahs9808]

Needed now, more than ever. Beautiful arrangement and performance!

[@ZamirChoraleofBoston]

Thank you Deborah!

[@bobbrodsky3727]

A gorgeous performance. A song never to be forgotten. As a high schooler in the early 1950s , We sang it in our school chorus under Dan Kautzman in Summit, NJ and on a balcony in Grand Central Station, NY. Remember, those were the McCarthy years.

[@ZamirChoraleofBoston]

Thank you Bob.

[@claudia11111937]

I still remember my alto part and I'm 85 years old. Beautiful

[@patriciaitalia]

Over 50 years ago we sang this in glee club. I just sang the alto part along with your chorale. Thank you so much!!!!

[@annette2065]

Were singing this for our thanksgiving program i go to east Moline christian school

[@mariongreen6040]

I have always loved Zamir Best of luck Josh. Marion

[@silvias.ibanezplc4422]

beautifyl singing- and heartfelt

[@chergui77]

This song and this rendition just came to my mind for some reason...thinking of "back in the day." We sang this song in high school Freshman Choir back in 1967-1968. I loved it then, and I love it now. BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for posting.

[@WKYanks]

Thank god for Irving Berlin. Thanks for posting!

[@karinablacktie]

And thank god that immigrants were welcome when he came to the US from Russia.

[@c.a.g.3130]

America's Composer!

[@cadenced6044]

I'm in course and we have to sing this song

[@karinablacktie]

My dream is that Lady Gaga will sing this at the halftime Superbowl performance. I can just see it, with fireworks and a 3-D light exhibit with a projection of the Statue of Liberty, and a roaring, patriotic, standing ovation. Wouldn't that be fabulous? I hope everyone shares this on their social media pages. We must never forget what makes America great, and this is the backbone of it. THIS is real patriotism.

[@josnow5446]

karinablacktie Wow never actually thought about that. She wouldve made this a great opening song

[@calicobat29]

. . .I wish that happened. . .

[@WKYanks]

I'm sure she would have done well with this, but this song doesn't lend itself to a solo performance.

[@conniesedona116]

@@WKYanks I agree. The harmony is the best part!

[@Bambambicbic]

What have we become, sending people back to a country they risked their lives to leave? Who are we NOW?

[@xryu2718]

CAPITALISTS.

[@johncaron4888]

Killers?

[@apatriciandrade2317]

So sad.

[@WKYanks]

You don't know your immigration history.

[@leiacomenetz6172]

#VoteThemOUT #NEVERAGAIN We are in a historical process with fascist regimes spreading e.g. Brazil Bolsonado, etc. (Trumpy & his gang are not the only autocratic fascists scum thugs ) ....& a fight for our democracy, our way of life, our civil rights, our legal system, our institution, our environment, our.........our very soul. Regards.

[@reuvenrobinson3008]

Sends chills down my spine, reminds me of my "Zadeh", my Yiddish grandpa who crossed the ocean in 1900 to this blessed land. I am proud to be an American and proud to say the poem was by another American Jew, Emma Lazarus, and the music by yet another Jewish composer, Irving Berlin.

[@davidwhite3180]

One of my favorite songs. Beautiful job choir and musicians.

[@patriciadennison3142]

Unbelievably Beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes!

[@ZamirChoraleofBoston]

So nice to hear that you were moved. Thanks for your comment!

[@marjoriecohen5534]

Post to your Facebook pages, Twitter, and others. It made me feel better. I hope it does, you too. Yes. I know it's only a bandaid, but you never know ....

[@karinablacktie]

Marjorie, it's so much more than a bandaid. We need to make our voices heard in whatever way we can. We need to spread the word that THIS is what patriotism is and is the backbone of our country and its values.

[@marjoriecohen5534]

Thanks for all your responses. Wouldn't be nice - actually perfect if this group could perform this at the Super Bowl?

[@williamstolley2165]

I sang this in high school; it's how I know the words on the Statue.

[@Elizabeth-ts4om]

I sang this song as a 2nd soprano for my schools choir

[@georgestrum3478]

Beautiful!

[@ZamirChoraleofBoston]

Thank you!

[@bartbrush5574]

Astounding.

[@WKYanks]

Wonderful.

[@Becky25270]

I love this song

[@PUAlum]

Nice! Thank you for posting this.

[@c11935]

Well done! Bravo and Brava!

[@ZamirChoraleofBoston]

Thank you Donald.

[@dollarmeatstore]

Absolutely beautiful. Emma Lazarus & Irving Berlin are national treasures. I love this country, but am very disappointed how often it fails to live up to its ideals. #freemigration #openborders

[@mrdanperkins]

beautiful...although the key change to the end was BREATHTAKING.

[@cinemabon]

I sang this years ago and never forgot my part (baritone). I've forgotten the composer. Thompson?

[@helenwheeler3326]

cinemabon The original composer was Irving Berlin

[@karinablacktie]

Irving Berlin, an immigrant from Russia, and probably the most well known American songwriter of the 20th century. It was originally written for his Broadway musical, Miss Liberty.

[@neilnachum1]

Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched refuse of your teeming shore Send these the homeless tempest-tost to me I lift my lamp beside the golden door! Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free The wretched refuse of your teeming shore Send these the homeless tempest-tost to me I lift my lamp beside the golden door!

[@mniuro]

I've been looking for a great arrangement of this piece for my church choir and I love this one! Who is the arranger?

[@jobliar937]

If they build a wall they should put a golden door with a lamp hanging at the front

[@ThomasFrank126]

Where can I get an arrangment of this?

[@marjoriecohen5534]

Thomas Frank, obviously I don't know your age or location, but most good high school choir leaders would have it. If not they'd probably lead somewhere you'd be able to get it. Also there are people from this choir who are reading. Try writing to them! Good Luck🎤

[@danicabuckley9910]

www.jwpepper.com arr. Ringwald

[@gailshulman6041]

Posting this today as the Drumpf administration tears it down.

[@lynnmiller2194]

Please come see my comment of FB. I love my country.

[@c.a.g.3130]

SenSAtional performance! But it still sounds a bit like a recruiting ad for the DNC.

[@superdog117]

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